write as a eith grader Forests cover about 31% of the land on Earth. Sadly, that number is decreasing at a rapid rate. Deforestation, which is human-driven and natural loss of trees, is one of the main causes of this depletion. A natural loss of trees might come from a fire, for example, but deforestation done by humans is more common and involves removing trees to make room for something else. This can include clearing land for farming or using the wood from trees for fuel, construction, or manufacturing. Despite these potential economic benefits, deforestation should be stopped because forests are too important for people, animals, and the environment. Write 3-5 sentences explaining what the key concept of the paragraph is and how the author develops the key concept. (4 points)
The key concept of the paragraph is that deforestation is a major cause of the decreasing forest cover on Earth. The author develops this concept by first providing statistics on the current percentage of land covered by forests and the rapid rate at which this is decreasing. The author then explains that deforestation can occur naturally or be caused by human activities such as clearing land for farming or using wood for various purposes. Finally, the author argues that despite the potential economic benefits, deforestation should be stopped because it is important for people, animals, and the environment.
